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The BEST BBQ Ribs

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Carnivore, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Main Course, Nut Free, Pork
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 542

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack bone-in pork ribs cut in half
  • 2 teaspoon Redmond Smoked Salt or plain salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Stevia Sweet BBQ Sauce or more if you are like Kai and LOVE BBQ sauce!

SKELETON ADDITIONS:

  • 1 red bell pepper charred (for the heart)
  • 1 12 oz package mini hot dogs, plus more Stevia Sweet BBQ Sauce
  • 1 6 oz package prosciutto
  • 1 skeleton head
  • 2 stuffed green olives

Instructions
 

  • Place all the seasonings in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Slice the rack of ribs in half if needed. Remove membranes from the back of ribs, if needed.
  • Rub seasonings over both sides of ribs.
  • Instant Pot: Place wire trivet rack in the bottom of the instant pot. Add water and apple cider vinegar.
  • Place the ribs upright, with the meat side facing out.
  • Seal and press the Meat button and set to 25 minutes. Once finished press Natural Release.
  • NOTE IF USING A SLOW COOKER: Place the vinegar in the bottom of a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add the seasoned ribs with meat side down. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hour, or high for 3-4 hours, until ribs are very fork tender.
  • SERVE: Remove from vessel and slather the ribs in Stevia Sweet BBQ Sauce. Cut into individual riblets and place on a platter in a skeleton shape. Place the chared red bell pepper in the center of the ribs. Heat the mini hot dogs in a large pot of boiling water for 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the water and coat in Stevia Sweet BBQ Sauce. Scatter the cooked mini hotdogs below the BBQ ribs to look like intestines.
  • Wrap the slices of prosciutto around the skeleton head and place the head at the top of the platter. Place stuffed green olives in the eye sockets.
  • Serve for a fun Halloween dinner!
  • STORAGE: Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, place a slice on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 542 | Fat: 34g | Protein: 51g | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 1g | P:E Ratio: 1.4